Skaneateles Historical Society receives grant

Skaneateles, NY -- The Skaneateles Historical Society received a $1,000 grant from the Skaneateles Area Arts Council (SKARTS) that will be used toward creating an interactive model of Skaneateles Lake for the exhibit area.

As the society works on updating existing displays, it says a new interactive lake model is one of its highest priorities.

This proposed model would give visitors the ability to press buttons and see what areas of the lake are known for and how the lakeshore looked 100 years ago, according to a news release. It also would provide information about its history, water quality and milfoil, water sources, depth and flow, how the lake changes with the seasons and its importance to Central New Yorkers.

Fourth-grade students come each spring as part of their local history curriculum to tour the museum, and the society believes this display would be an engaging addition for them.

The group said it has received an estimate of $30,000 to complete this project and it is applying for a grant from the Central New York Community Foundation in April.